I have always had a "type-A" personality. I work very hard and I often overload my schedule with obligations. While I love my career, it is very stressful. A few years ago, I developed insomnia that my doctor told me was likely due to my high-stress life. I knew I had to find a way to relax, but I was unsure how to do it. I didn't want to take pills or anything. I decided to re-visit an old passion of mine, which is painting. I loved to paint in art class in high school, but I hadn't painted since! I bought the supplies I needed and from the moment my paintbrush touched the canvas, I was in love with art again. Art has helped my life so much I want to inspire others to embrace art as therapy. I plan to post many art tips on my new blog!

Embracing Art Can Help You Relax and Unwind

Tips For Making Time For Guitar Lessons In College

29 March 2017

Jessica Webb

If you go to a college, you likely have access to many more services, facilities, and activities than you did when you were at home because they are included in your tuition. You likely have access to multiple gyms and discount personal trainers. You might have access to pianos, 3D printers, sewing machines, and other art, music, and crafting supplies. One thing that you might have always wanted is to take guitar lessons. Your school might have college students that are very good at the instrument teaching lessons for a low price or for free, as well as teachers. However, you are likely also very busy with your schoolwork and all of your other activities and not feel that you have the time to practice to make the lessons worth it. Here are some tips for making time for guitar lessons in college.

1. Schedule Lessons Like You Would a Class

Your first thing is to put lessons on the same priority level as your regular classes. This is critical because it will help ensure that you do not skip your lessons regularly and will take them seriously. You hopefully don't skip class, so elevating lessons to the level of class will help you avoid skipping them as well.

2. Find a Locker

You now need to figure out how to get the amount of practice in with your guitar so that the lessons are worth it. One way to do this is to make your guitar handy at all times. You might be living in a dorm and not have a lot of time to practice when your roommate isn't trying to work or sleep. There are likely practice rooms on campus. Talk to your school about finding a locker that you can rent long term that will fit your guitar. Store your guitar on campus so that you can practice if you have 45 minutes in between class. This will allow you to take advantage of small chunks of time and make them as productive as possible.

3. Practice Each Day to Wind Down

If you don't have to worry about waking up your roommate, consider practicing the guitar as a way to wind down in the evening. It will allow you to avoid looking at a screen, which can cause your brain to think that it is time to be alert and wake up. It also gets you in a habit of practicing your instrument each day.

For more information, talk to a company that specializes in guitar lessons, such as Lopez Studios Inc.